Mechanical Engineer | Automation & Fixture Design

BUILD THE FIXTURES. ELEVATE THE FUTURE.

Were searching for a Mechanical Engineer Automation & Fixture Design who loves solving problems building better processes and creating tools that unlock new levels of efficiency and quality. This role sits at the intersection of design and manufacturing blending mechanical engineering with automation thinking and hands-on craftsmanship.

As part of our Process Engineering team you will modernize legacy processes design custom automation fixtures and collaborate closely with machining and production teams to bring smart solutions to life. Your work directly strengthens throughput repeatability and the everyday experience of team members across our manufacturing operations.

What Youll Do:

Design automation fixtures tooling and mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks
Build detailed 3D models assemblies and manufacturable drawings
Program and support CNC machining operations using Mastercam
Use 3D printing to produce complex fixture concepts and components
Partner with machinists fabricators and production teams to ensure practical cost-effective designs
Participate in hands-on fabrication assembly and testing of fixtures and automation solutions
Lead small to medium-sized projects from concept through implementation
Identify continuous improvement opportunities that increase efficiency reduce cost and improve consistency

What You Bring:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline
2 to 5 years of mechanical design and automation fixture experience
Proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience with Mastercam or equivalent CAD/CAM software
Hands-on experience with CNC mills CNC routers and 3D printing
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles materials and manufacturing processes
Excellent problem solving communication and organizational skills

Bonus Skills:

Experience creating fixtures in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Exposure to robotics sensors and automation components
Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean initiatives

Why Youll Love Working With Us:

Opportunity to modernize processes and shape the next chapter of POLYWOOD manufacturing
Supportive engineering team committed to innovation craftsmanship and practical problem solving
Hands-on creative work that directly improves how people build and work every day
Room to experiment iterate and build smart solutions that last
Culture that values curiosity teamwork and continuous learning

About Us

At POLYWOOD engineering is core to how we bring durability efficiency and craftsmanship to life. Our Process Engineering team plays a central role in modernizing how our products are built using smart automation intelligent fixtures and thoughtful mechanical design to keep our operations moving forward.

In this role youll contribute directly to the systems and solutions that shape our production capabilities. The fixtures you design the tools you build and the improvements you implement will influence how thousands of POLYWOOD products are made every day. Your work strengthens the reliability safety and quality that define our brand and ensures our manufacturing operations remain innovative efficient and future ready.

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Ready to design and build solutions that elevate how we make world-class products every day Apply now and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations!

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.

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